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Stone Mountain, GA-- Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) released the following statement on the announcement by President Obama that Osama Bin Laden has been brought to justice:

“This victory in the ongoing fight against violent extremism shows the resolve of the American people and the leadership of President Obama. We are grateful to U.S. intelligence personnel and military forces that carried out this essential mission and brought Osama bin Laden to justice.”

ATLANTA-Did you have a royal weekend?If an early morning kick off (pics of the wedding here) left you feeling sleepy Friday night, we have you covered.Metromix took pics at some of the cities big event this weekend, from the wedding itself to the Inman Park Festival, we captured some great moments.

"We need some federal money to help with the front-end cost and for the long term for individuals," Gov. Nathan Deal told 11Alive News.

He spoke to the president by phone and sent him a letter requesting federal assistance. "He obviously expressed sympathy to the families that had lost individuals, but also promised that he would have the federal agencies to continue to work with our state agencies."

Alternate for I-75 Southbound: With this many lanes blocked, an alternate may be necessary. You can take exit 259 and follow to US 41 - Cobb Pkwy. Turn left on Cobb Pkwy. and follow across the river where it becomes Northside Pkwy. Follow Northside Pkwy. across Moores Mill Road where it becomes Northside Drive. Follow Northside Drive all the way to 14th or 10th Street. If traffic gets really bad, take I-285 Southbound to I-20 Eastbound back into Downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA -- On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and numerous state and local law enforcement agencies will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You can bring your medications for disposal to numerous sites across the state and the metro Atlanta area.

ATLANTA -- Your cat, dog, maybe even your bird is going nuts! You don't know what is going wrong until suddenly you notice the blue sky has suddenly grown dark. A storm is coming from nowhere. Somehow your pet had a clue before you did.

Many pet owners will tell you, their dogs and cats can do some pretty strange things when they're stressed by severe weather. "A lot of them can hurt themselves," Dr. Shannon South, a veterinarian at the Briarcliff Animal Clinic said Monday. "I've seen dogs jump through windows. I've seen them going missing for a couple of weeks at a time."

Dr. South said dog's habits can be changed, if they're young. "Try to redirect their activity. Get them to play. Make the storm a good experience," she advised pet owners.